Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Greedfall, landing at rank 605 out of 1705 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 35% of all configurations, with the data showing a clear ability to push 1080p and 1440p well past 100 FPS at most settings, while 4K remains playable but demands careful preset selection.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position of 605th out of 1705 tested combinations reflects a balanced, upper-mid-tier outcome. This rank is not a top-tier result, but it is a strong one; the data indicates the pairing is well-suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming and capable 4K play. The CPU contributes a percentile ranking of 96 among all processors, which is exceptional, while the GPU's percentile of 87 among all graphics cards is also strong. The slight gap between the two component percentiles suggests the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing, a conclusion reinforced by the FPS scaling patterns discussed later.

Benchmark scores for the CPU support its high percentile. The i7-14700KF achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a single-core score of 6290, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 19287. Its average benchmark score of 70104 places it essentially on par with its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, which scores 70074 with a 0% delta. It is also within a half percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, which scores 70420 with a delta of -0.4%. For the GPU, the RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 49982 is just 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49737) and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48704). This data shows the combo is built on components that are highly competitive within their respective tiers.

FAQ

Q: How well does this combo perform at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 166.1, which provides a very smooth experience for fast-paced action, easily supporting high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of VRAM beneficial for Greedfall?

A: Yes, the 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is more than sufficient for this title. The data shows no VRAM-related performance limitations even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 42.7, a result of overall GPU processing load rather than memory capacity.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maximize frame rates?

A: At 1440p, the average FPS across all settings is very high. For instance, at High settings, the average is 115.6 FPS, while at Low settings it reaches 156.5 FPS. This makes 1440p an ideal target for balancing visual fidelity and high performance.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 69.5, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 42.7, indicating that the highest preset is too demanding for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads impact performance here?

A: The i7-14700KF's 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, ensure that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is driven entirely by GPU load, confirming the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: Is the i7-14700KF significantly faster than its direct rival, the i7-14700K?

A: No. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical at 70104 for the 14700KF and 70074 for the 14700K, a delta of 0%. In practice, performance in Greedfall would be indistinguishable.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the GPU as the primary performance limiter. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 166.1 at 1080p to 115.6 at 1440p, a 30% reduction, and then to 69.5 at 4K, a further 40% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering resolution increases the workload on the graphics card significantly.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 228.1 at 1080p to 156.5 at 1440p and then to 94.9 at 4K. The fact that the CPU's powerful 20 cores and 28 threads do not prevent these drops reinforces the conclusion that the RX 6800 XT's processing power is the deciding factor. The CPU maintains a high percentile rank of 96, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 indicates it can feed the GPU with data faster than the GPU can render frames at higher resolutions. The scaling data shows a perfectly linear relationship between resolution and GPU workload, with no signs of CPU stalls.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo provides excellent performance across the board. With Low settings, the average FPS is 228.1. Moving to Medium settings yields an average of 178.9 FPS. High settings produce a still-very-smooth 166.1 FPS average, while the demanding Ultra preset brings the average down to 105.7 FPS. All 1080p results are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for competitive or high-refresh play.

At 1440p, performance remains strong. The Low preset delivers an average of 156.5 FPS, while Medium and High settings achieve 123.4 and 115.6 FPS respectively. Even the Ultra preset maintains a respectable 75.1 FPS average. This resolution offers a great balance, as even the most demanding preset stays comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 4K, the GPU's limits become apparent. The Low preset averages 94.9 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings drop to an average of 77.6 FPS, and High settings to 69.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to a 42.7 FPS average, which is below the smoothness threshold for most action RPGs. The data shows a clear recommendation to avoid Ultra at 4K, as the 26.8 FPS drop from High to Ultra is significant.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a high-end desktop processor with 20 cores and 28 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, and it boosts up to 5.60 GHz. This configuration, part of the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, gives it an average benchmark score of 70104, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and single-core score of 6290 indicate massive headroom for gaming workloads.

In Greedfall, the data suggests the CPU is never the bottleneck. The FPS drops observed when moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K are consistent with a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would plateau or show less variation across resolutions. Here, the 1080p High average of 166.1 FPS versus the 4K High average of 69.5 FPS shows a clear resolution-dependent performance curve. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4480, ensures it can handle the game's logic and draw calls without impeding the GPU. The 14700KF's performance is essentially identical to its nearest rival, the i7-14700K, with a 0% delta in average benchmark scores.

Settings Recommendations

The best experience depends on the target resolution. For 1440p, which offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the clear winner. It delivers an average of 115.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth, responsive experience. The Ultra preset at 75.1 FPS is also viable, but the High preset offers a more significant performance buffer.

At 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, with an average of 69.5 FPS. This is playable and offers good visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 77.6 FPS is also a strong option for those prioritizing a higher frame rate over maximum detail. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, as its 42.7 FPS average falls below the acceptable smoothness level for an action RPG. At 1080p, any setting is viable, but High at 166.1 FPS provides an excellent experience without the performance cost of Ultra.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, featuring a Navi 21 chip on a 7 nm process. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's boost clock is 2250 MHz, and its game clock is 2015 MHz. It achieves an average benchmark score of 49982, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is decisive. The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent scaling with resolution and settings, confirming that the RX 6800 XT is the primary determinant of performance. Its 16 GB of VRAM is never a limiting factor, as even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 42.7 is a result of compute and shading limitations, not memory capacity. The card's performance is closely matched with its rivals; it is 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which scores 48704. The data shows that the GPU's processing power dictates the frame rates at all resolutions, making it the component to manage when tuning settings for the desired performance level. The 4K Ultra result, at 42.7 FPS, highlights the GPU's boundary, while the 1080p Low result of 228.1 FPS demonstrates its full potential when unconstrained.